The MX5 is excellent fun to drive. At first I did not like the gear box, as it made a lot of noise.It's now grown on me, and I really enjoy changing gear. The engine is high revving and full of life. I would advise people to look at the 1.8 engines, as you get that little bit more power. The inside of the car is nice a lot of plastic, but makes you feel that you're inside a cockpit rather than inside a car. The Mazda parts of MX5  are made to last, and has been tried and tested, a great car all round.